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Grand Tour of Australia

Australian Splendour - 13 days

Highlights

Tangalooma, Gold Coast, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne Opera House from inside, Sydney Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains

Day 1 Arrive into Brisbane Drive to tangalooma resort Enjoy 4 Wheel drive and Dolphin feeding

Welcome to Gold Coast, the entertainment capital of australia. On arrival at Brisbane International airport, we drive to Holt St. Wharf to board the launch for Tangalooma Resort, a relaxing 75 minutes cruise from Brisbane across Moreton Bay. Fringed on 3 sides by Moreton national park, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is subtly nestled amongst landscaped gardens and natural bush land, offering you a wide range of nature based and adventure activities. Relax and then get set to experience a 4 Wheel Bus Drive. you will be amazed by the sight that combines the desert and the sea, just a short distance away from each other. Dolphins swim right up to the beach, adjacent to the well-lit jetty, where they are hand fed fresh fish by Marine biologists, staff and Resort guests. Whether you are feeding Dolphins or simply watching from the jetty,the experience is unforgettable. Overnight at Wild Dolphin Resort in Tangalooma.

Day 2 Drive to Gold Coast Q1 Observation Deck italian Coffee & signature Cake on Q1 Observation Deck

Today, we check out of the Resort & return to Brisbane. Our local representative will welcome and drive you to the Gold Coast - the entertainment capital of australia. On arrival, we take you to the Q1 Observation Deck located on levels 77 and 78 of Q1, It’s the world’s tallest residential tower overlooking one of the world’s longest beaches. The views from Q1 are nothing short of spectacular − across the pacific Ocean, along the coast and west to the Gold Coast hinterland. Overnight at hotel Q1 Resort and Spa or similar in Gold Coast

Day 3 Movie World Breakfast with the Stars

Today, we take you to spend a delightful day at the ‘Movie World’, also called ‘Hollywood on the Gold Coast’. It is a fabulous extension of a fully operational movie studio. This morning enjoy breakfast with the stars in Movie World. From out of this world and beyond the darkness enjoy Batwing Spaceshot, the latest thrill ride attraction. It is a rapid 4.5 G vertical launch up a 60 meter tower, followed by a drop into a breathtaking negative descent-beyond freefall! Scooby -Doo Spooky Coaster is a $13 million indoor rollercoaster ride inspired by the Scooby-Doo feature film.and this ride is for the ones who love speed -Superman escape is an unprecedented Roller Coaster Ride experience which travels 0 - 100 km in just 2 seconds! Hold on tight for the most heart thumping ride of all time - ‘lethal weapon’. Or for the light hearted enjoy the colorful and gentle rides in ‘looney Tunes’ Village.Overnight at hotel Q1 Resort and Spa or similar in Gold Coast.

Day 4 Sea World Helicopter Ride

Today, we take you on a full day visit to australia’s most spectacular marine theme park, Sea World. Visit Shark Bay in Sea World! Shark Bay comprises of three main zones all allowing for unsurpassed viewing and interaction, including a touch pool, a snorkel and dive lagoon and a shark lagoon housing the world’s most feared sharks. So come and conquer your fears at Sea World’s Shark Bay -the closer you get the more you learn! Visit Sea World’s famous attraction - the polar Bear shores.There are a whole range of rides that you can avail. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the young dolphins as they develop and grow under the protective watch of their mothers in Dolphin nursery pool. enjoy spectacular views of Gold Coast beaches on a scenic helicopter ride!! Overnight at hotel Q1 Resort and Spa or similar in Gold Coast.

Day 5 Fly to Cairns Kuranda with Skyrail

Today, we check out of the hotel and drive to the airport for our flight to Cairns. Welcome to Cairns, a living museum of australia. Our local representative will be waiting at the airport to welcome you.

Day 6 Visit the Great Barrier Reef

Today, a exciting day awaits you on the the Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonder of the world. The expanse of 2000km of Coral Reef, makes it the largest of its kind in the world. See the brilliant colors and fascinating life forms of the world heritage Great Barrier Reef as you glide in your Semi-Submersible. Spend the day enjoying the most spectacular marine life and corals. Enjoy a swim or snorkel to view the coral and marine life. you can also try scuba diving, undersea walk or a helicopter ride over the scenic Barrier Reef on your own at an additional charge. For those wishing to just relax, the Green Island is the best place to be where you can explore the Green Island national park or just relax on the white sandy beach.

Day 7 Fly to sydney sydney show Boat Cruise

Today, we drive to the airport for our flight to Sydney where our local representative will be waiting at the airport to welcome you. On arrival we check into the hotel. In the evening, get ready for a unique attraction, the Sydney Show Boat Cruise. Revel in the carnival atmosphere of Sydney Showboats’ unique live entertainment extravaganza a vibrant, fast-paced cabaret show reflecting the grandeur, glamour and splendour of the original performance genre that began in the sidewalk cafes of 19th century France. enjoy a veg / non-veg Indian dinner on board along with a spectacular cabaret show by the Sydney Show Boat Follies.Overnight at hotel Rydges World Square or similar in Sydney.

Day 8 Guided City tour of sydney Opera House from inside, sydney tower with sydney Aquarium, sydney Wildlife World

Today, we take you on a city tour of Sydney. We start our day with a private guided tour of the world famous, uniquely designed Opera House. See inside the world’s most recognizable sails. The Opera house is an architectural masterpiece and australia’s most popular sightseeing attraction. later, we drive to see the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and Hyde park. We stop at Darling Harbour, one of australia’s major attractions. also, visit the famous Sydney Tower with, Sydney aquarium and Sydney Wild life World.

Day 9 Full Day Blue Mountains with Jenolan Caves;

Today, we take you on a full day excursion to Blue Mountains with Jenolan Caves. Experience fresh mountain air as you rise above Sydney and enter the spectacular Blue Mountains region. The Blue Mountains is perfect for exploring the best that nature has to offer. Bushwalking, galleries, fine dining, shopping and numerous attractions. Visit the Three Sisters, the famous rock formation and one of the Blue Mountains’ most famous sights, towering above the Jamison Valley.‘Fun!’ ‘awesome!’ ‘unbelievable!’ ‘Magical!’ These are words you will use to describe Jenolan Caves, as it is an experience you should not miss. Regarded as australia’s most outstanding cave system with 11 spectacular show caves, pure underground rivers and amazing formations, it is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.Overnight at hotel Rydges World Square or similar in Sydney.

Day 10 Fly to Melbourne Guided City tour of Melbourne Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Welcome to Melbourne -the most romantic city in australia. On arrival, our local representative will be waiting at the airport to welcome you. Today, we take you on a guided city tour of Melbourne. See the Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, parliament House, St patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown and the princess Theatre. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens.Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the best known landmark of Melbourne and the Mecca of australian cricket (lunch in MCG, subject to min 10 passengers). The rest of the day is free to explore Melbourne on your own.

Day 11 Great Ocean road

Today, we drive to the Great Ocean Road. experience one of the most cherished drives of your life time. you will be spellbound by the sheer beauty of the Great Ocean Road, which hugs tightly to the coast and stretches along the Southeast coast of australia between Geelong and Warrnambool. See the world famed ‘Twelve apostles’. Its origin is about 10 - 20 million years ago when billions of tiny skeletal fragments created limestone formations. They were later exposed to violent seas and winds that carved out these remarkable features.Overnight at hotel Mercure Grand on Swanston or similar in Melbourne.

Day 12 Day Free suggested: Full Day Philip island with Amazing things, Chocolate Factory and Penguin Parade

Today, the day is free to explore Melbourne on your own Or we suggest you to enjoy full day. philip Island Running since 1991, a Maze’n Things is a unique, award winning theme park located on phillip Island. It is a magical world of illusions, puzzles,mazes and mini golf that provides hours of fun for the whole family. In one location you can be shrunk in our shrinking room, become lost in one of our mazes or fall down the “look Out” slide. There are activities to test your motor skills, perception and memory. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll be laughing all the way.philip Island Chocolate Factory is the sweetest tourist” attraction on the Island. Hand made & using Belgian chocolate, the best available! Its creamy texture and slight hint of vanillin is exceptionally mouth watering.The penguin parade is australia’s most popular wildlife attraction and home to the one of the largest little penguin colonies in the world. every sunset, wild little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach to their sand dune burrows. The penguin parade is the best place to experience this natural phenomenon.Overnight at hotel Mercure Grand on Swanston or similar in Melbourne.

Day 13 Return Home with Wonderful Memories

Today, we proceed to the airport for our flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made.